Dissertation Defense Schedule

Academic Excellence

Sharing original dissertation research is a principle to which the University of Delaware is deeply committed. It is the single most important assignment our graduate students undertake and upon completion is met with great pride.

We invite you to celebrate this milestone by attending their dissertation defense. Please review the upcoming dissertation defense schedule below and join us!

Dissertation Defense Form

Must be received two weeks prior to your defense.

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Upcoming Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The list below is organized by the most current Dissertation Defense first. You may sort by “Program of Study” or search for a specific dissertation via the search box. To learn more about a specific dissertation select the dissertation’s title or the term “Full Abstract”.

 

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Defense Details Dissertation Program
Date: 11/25/2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Star Campus, None of the aboveAmmon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center, Room 140AB
Room: 140

Engineering Multimodal Nanoparticles to Combat Triple-Negative Breast
Cancer


By: Elise Hoover          Chair: Emily Day         

Full Abstract >

Biomedical Engineering
Date: 11/14/2024
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: None of the aboveMcDowell Hall
Room: 347

Exploring Maternal Identity: The Origins of Infant Feeding Decisions among Latina Mothers


By: Katelyn Clements          Chair: Catherine Heilferty         

Full Abstract >

Nursing: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Date: 11/14/2024
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sharp Lab
Room: 215

Topological Structures, Gravitational Waves and Dark Matter in Grand Unified Theories


By: Amit Tiwari          Chair: Qaisar Shafi         

Full Abstract >

Physics
Date: 11/06/2024
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Robinson Hall
Room: 202

Dispersion and Aggregation of Suspended Particles in Estuaries by Turbulence and Axial Convergence


By: Todd Thoman          Chair: Tobias Kukulka         

Full Abstract >

Marine Studies
Date: 11/05/2024
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Star Campushttps://udel.zoom.us/j/4460065979?omn=99408198862
Room: 140

A Visual Feedback Approach to Training Gait Kinetics with Robotic Systems over Compliant Terrain


By: Bradley Hobbs          Chair: Panagiotis Artemiadis         

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Mechanical Engineering
Date: 11/04/2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Evans Hall
Room: 204

Connecting Materials Chemistry to Human Fine Touch through Structure-Friction-Property Relationships


By: Abigail Nolin          Chair: Charles Dhong         

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Materials Science & Engineering

The Process

Step-by-Step

Visit our “Step-by-Step Graduation Guide” to take you through the graduation process.From formatting your Dissertation to Doctoral Hooding procedures.

Your First Step >

Dissertation Manual

Wondering how to set up the format for your paper. Refer to the “UD Thesis/Dissertation Manual” for formatting requirements and more.

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Defense Submission Form

This form must be completed two weeks in advance of a dissertation defense to meet the University of Delaware Graduate and Professional Education’s requirements.

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